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During this very warm weather, how often should shrubs in pots be watered? Am I right in thinking it doesn't need to be as often as with bedding plants? I have a very mixed collection... Fuchsias, Euonymus, Photinia, Pieris, Azalea to name a few. Also is some type of feed recommended, if so, what sort and how often? Thanks in advance for your help.
During this very warm weather, how often should shrubs in pots be watered? Am I right in thinking it doesn't need to be as often as with bedding plants? I have a very mixed collection... Fuchsias, Euonymus, Photinia, Pieris, Azalea to name a few. Also is some type of feed recommended, if so, what sort and how often? Thanks in advance for your help.
With all Container grown or potted plants they’re entirely reliant on your feeding and watering them. As they are contained in a pot their nutrients decrease over time.
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For hungry plants like vegetables and roses you’ll need to feed them every few weeks in peak growing seasons. However with shrubs I’d give them a feed in spring when they’re starting to put on growth and then again in autumn. Nothing crazy high in terms of NPK but a slow release feed or compost mulch should do the trick!
With all Container grown or potted plants they’re entirely reliant on your feeding and watering them. As they are contained in a pot their nutrients decrease over time.
For hungry plants like vegetables and roses you’ll need to feed them every few weeks in peak growing seasons. However with shrubs I’d give them a feed in spring when they’re starting to put on growth and then again in autumn. Nothing crazy high in terms of NPK but a slow release feed or compost mulch should do the trick!
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